"The aircraft carrier is already in the plan. We need to complete two main aircraft carriers and two escort aircraft carriers in three years. It would be better if we could keep the Russian aircraft carrier formation. After all, our resources are limited. We need to develop our navy according to the situation.”
At the military conference, Rudolph appeared and spoke.
"Mr. Prime Minister, after we have an aircraft carrier, we need a batch of the most advanced carrier-based aircraft and excellent pilots. Taking off and landing on the deck of an aircraft carrier is much more difficult than taking off and landing on land, so we need excellent pilots to master these skills after training.”Ryder said.
"Do you mean to directly select outstanding pilots from the Air Force to serve in the military?”
Rudolph naturally knew what Ryder was thinking.
"Yes, Mr. Prime Minister, we hope to choose from the Air Force. As for the fighter aircraft, we also hope to be equipped with the latest equipment.
"Therefore, we hope to select some excellent pilots from the Air Force to join our Navy and become carrier-based aviation. At the same time, we need a batch of the latest BF109 fighter jets. The aircraft carriers and the naval port's airport would need at least 200 of them.”Ryder nodded.
In the first battle, biplane fighters were used in large numbers, and they played a huge role on the battlefield.
All countries saw the role of the air force and began to develop a large number of single-wing fighters. Fighter aircraft, bomber aircraft, and attack aircraft were also separated.
The three most famous fighter planes in World War II were the Japanese Type Zero, the American Mustang, and the German BF109.
In terms of overall performance, the BF109 was clearly the strongest. Whether it was fighting, escorting, support, or night combat, its performance was perfect. Its biggest flaw was its range.
The Bf109 was manufactured by the Bava Airport and designed by the chief designer Messerschmitt. It was the first military aircraft in the country to enter practical use. It adopted more straight-line modifications on its appearance. In terms of structure, it reasonably selected high-strength thin aluminum plates and precision die casting, reflecting the advanced industrial technology of the country at that time.
A total of 33000 units were produced in history, which showed its excellent performance.
Under Rudolph's care, Messerschmitt started the design of the aircraft a year earlier and won the tender for the Air Force.
Major General Udette of the Air Force Equipment Department asked the chief test pilot, Dr. Heulsta, to fly the plane to the right for 21 consecutive rounds, then to the left for 17 consecutive rounds of rapid spiraling and climbing, and then to dive vertically from 750 meters down. It was only leveled when it was close to the ground. During this period, it did not enter a dangerous spin state, fully demonstrating the sturdiness and excellent control characteristics of the machine.
Even Wild Horse and Type Zero couldn't do this.
Since there were such excellent fighter planes, the navy naturally wanted to equip them.
"Mr. Prime Minister, the pilots can be given to the navy, but I'm afraid we need to coordinate with the fighters. Our air force is also very short of new fighters, and this fighter is still being improved. I'm afraid it will take two years for the BF109 to be mass produced.”
Air Force Commander Catherine was in a difficult position. The BF109 was still in the trial stage and needed a lot of improvements. If the Navy wanted it when it was just mass-produced, it would have a huge impact on their equipment.
The performance of the BF109 fighter jet was too friendly. The Air Force did not have enough equipment, and the Navy wanted hundreds of them. He was a little embarrassed.
In history, the Air Force Commander of the country was Goering, who claimed that everything in the country that could fly was under his control.
Rudolph knew very well how much trouble this idiot had brought to Germany. If it had been a tough general, Germany might have been able to hold on for at least a year.
Catherine was the Air Force Commander he chose. As an ace pilot in World War I, he performed very well in World War II, whether in the Air Force or after transferring to the Army.
If the Fuhrer could listen to his advice and keep attacking London, the outcome of the British Air War might change. During the defense phase, he was ordered to take over the Italian German army. With the German-Italian coalition formed by Army Group C, he was able to form a balance with the allies in the local battlefield. The reason why the allies opened the second battlefield in France was largely due to Catherine's sniping in Italy.
Rudolph would never let go of a general who had been buried or underestimated in history. After all, the air force was a new branch of the military. There would not be too many people who would be jealous or opposed to letting the ace pilot in World War I, who was now a major general, temporarily serve as the commander.
"You don't have to worry about the fighter jet. In addition to the BF109 fighter jet, I have also asked someone to design another fighter jet. This fighter jet is currently being improved, and its performance is definitely not inferior to the BF109.”
Rudolph looked at the two of them and said with a smile. It was normal for the military to compete with each other. After all, resources were limited. Everyone wanted more moral resources, as long as it was within a reasonable range.
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